before birth diffusing consult receive

Hexblood

Species Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

before their birth. Many hexbloods turn to lives of adventure, seeking to discover the mysteries of their magic, to forge a connection with their fey natures, or to avoid a hag that obsesses over them

creating a hexblood, consult with your DM to see if it’s appropriate to tie your origins to one of the following Domains of Dread (detailed in chapter 3): Hazlan. The bizarre magic of this crumbling

Courtier

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

circumstances of your birth, could have secured you this position. You might have been one of the many functionaries, attendants, and other hangers-on in the Court of Silverymoon, or perhaps you

1 The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me. 2 I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still

Pious

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

Pious Born with a particular connection to a deity, you have been winning favor with your god since birth. Consult the Pious Quirks table to determine how your faith might influence your personality

Scholarly Missions

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Scholarly Missions Decide as a group, in consultation with your DM, what kind of work your group does for the university. Consult the Scholarly Missions table to determine what sort of adventures you

dedicated to finding out. 4 Historical Research. Your team’s work involves learning more about Eberron’s long history. 5 Radical Engineering. The birth of a new race wasn’t the peak of magical and

Official Status

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Official Status Heads of state employ a variety of agents. Some are officially recognized, but others are expected to operate on the borders of legality. Consult the State Status table to determine

you in private and provide help. 6 Double. Your allegiance lies with an official or government other than the one you overtly serve. You may receive support from the head of state you openly answer

Oracle

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

whims of the gods and petition them for glimpses of their vast insight. This gift also comes with a curse, though, which typically takes the form of dire insights. Consult the Oracle Curse table to

determine what unwanted revelations you receive. The gods seek mortal oracles to act as their agents. As a result, most oracles devote themselves to the service of a single god and learn to ignore the

Ether Cyclones

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

leagues. Travelers with a passive Wisdom (Perception) score of 15 or more receive 1d4 rounds of warning: a deep hum in the ethereal matter. Travelers who can’t reach a curtain or portal leading elsewhere

suffer the cyclone’s effect. Roll a d20 and consult the Ether Cyclone table to determine the effect on all creatures in the vicinity. Ether Cyclone d20 Effect 1–12 Extended journey 13–19 Blown to

Abandoned Temple

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

guardian. 6 Consult with a hermit who lives in the temple. 7 Stop cultists from performing a destructive ritual in the temple. 8 Restore the temple to receive the patron deity’s blessing

. 9 Find a gate to the Underworld or Nyx. 10 Consult a demon living in the temple. 11 Discover why the temple was abandoned. 12 Restore the temple to reveal the truth hidden in

Patron Benefits

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War

possibly magic items, spellbooks, and the like. Additionally, the faculty of your university might make it possible for you to consult with experts in various fields—so long as you can coax them away

from their work. Training. Because you’re associated with the university, you receive a discount on any education you wish to pursue. When you undergo training as a downtime activity (as described in

13. Riverside Caves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

payment of one coin per passenger. If it doesn’t receive the proper payment, both it and the boat fade away. Characters who destroy the skeleton or use an effect that turns undead against it can

commandeer the gondola — but without its proper pilot, the ship is attacked whenever it enters a section of the river marked with a wavy arrow. Roll a d6 and consult the following table to determine the

Life in Zinda

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Journeys through the Radiant Citadel

information, and issues shadowy threats to keep political rivals in line. Names Zindanese of all origins receive their given name on the tenth day after their birth. The family gathers at this time, and

Elder Elves

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

those past lives or primal souls as well. An elf who dreams must always wonder whose mind these thoughts first arose from, and why. Priests of Sehanine Moonbow are an exception: they sleep and dream to receive signs from their god, and elves consult such priests to interpret their own dreams.

Gnomes of Zilargo

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Wayfinder's Guide to Eberron

deceive since childhood. You’ve been involved in dozens of schemes and feuds, and you’re likely still tied up in a few of them (consult the Zil Schemes table). Even if you have a good heart and noble

. 2 You have a mysterious contact who sends you missions via sending; when you follow their instructions, you invariably receive a reward. 3 You’ve acquired a plot of land in Xen’drik. You’ve

Torrents Features

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Princes of the Apocalypse

characters explore a new area, roll a d6. On a roll of 1, choose one character to receive an image of the setting features (but not creatures) in area P4, area P5, or area P6. The aboleth living in the

Master’s Guide. Random Encounters Check for a random encounter every 10 minutes. Roll a d20 and consult the following table to determine what, if anything, the characters encounter: d20 Encounter 1 1

Living Descent

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros

—are also the least likely to be interested in aiding an Underworld escape. How characters turn such an oracle to their side and determine the accuracy of the information they receive are all part of

such a momentous quest. Once characters enter the Underworld and attain their goal, they still face their most daunting challenge: escape. Consult the following “Paths of Escape” section for ideas on how the living might ultimately make their way back out of the Underworld.

Nonhuman Deities

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)

, god of birth and renewal NG Life, Light Road traveling into a sunrise Leira, goddess of illusion CN Trickery Point-down triangle containing a swirl of mist Lliira, goddess of joy CG Life Triangle of

choose it. A number of other deities, mostly evil ones, suggest the Death domain, which is detailed in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Most clerics who choose this domain are evil NPCs, but if you want to worship a god of death, consult your Dungeon Master.

Hazards

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

role; no one else can take the captain’s place. Second, only one character can attempt an officer’s check; they can’t receive help. Once all the checks related to the group check have been rolled, the

compare that check to the DC. Determine how many of the group’s checks succeeded — the officers’ and the crew’s — then consult the Crew Conflict Check Results table. Crew Conflict DCs DC Description

Sample Guild Representatives

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist

Sample Guild Representatives Once it becomes known around the city that the tavern in Trollskull Alley is planning to reopen its doors to the public, the adventurers receive visits from guild

tenday for all other guild expenses Profit or Loss At the end of every tenday, roll a d100 + 10 and consult the Running a Business table in chapter 6 of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine whether

Eastmyr

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Out of the Abyss

formerly high-profile drow forced out of their homes and holdings. If you want a random encounter to occur as the characters make their way through the Eastmyr district, roll a d20 and consult the Eastmyr

its zenith” to receive their “reward.” If the characters visit the noble’s estate in Narbondellyn at the appointed time, they are set upon by the house guards, who have orders to eliminate them and

Academy

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything

of your employment influences your compensation. On average, the academy pays each member of your group 1 gp per day, or enough to sustain a modest lifestyle. Alternatively, you receive a bounty (at

magic items, spellbooks, gear, and the like. Additionally, you can consult with the faculty of your academy as the experts in various fields. Training. Because you’re associated with the academy, you

The Moonshaes

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide

embattled Ffolk of Caer Moray struggle to keep the port town open so that Dynnegall, farther inland, can receive vital goods and supplies. These supplies sometimes include reinforcements to deal with the

blessed by both Valkur and Umberlee at her birth, the Storm Maiden gathered great numbers of Norls to her banner, and it seemed she might contest the king for control of Norland. However, a decade

Ethereal Plane

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide

Passive Perception score of 15 or higher receive 1 minute of warning: a deep thrum in the ethereal matter. Travelers who can’t reach a curtain or portal leading elsewhere suffer the cyclone’s effect

. Roll 1d20 and consult the Ether Cyclone table to determine the effect on all creatures in the vicinity. Ether Cyclone 1d20 Effect 1–12 Extended journey. Each character in a group traveling

Merchants' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

is to express disbelief that the death curse has anything to do with Chult. If characters give a compelling argument or make a donation to the church of at least 25 gp, Zitembe agrees to “consult the

float in midair — an illusion created by mirrors lining the outside walls. Inside, Sune’s faithful and casual visitors alike can partake of public baths, receive lessons in applying makeup and styling

Random Encounters in Hither

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

convey information that the players might have missed earlier in the story. A random encounter occurs whenever you want one to. To determine what the characters find, roll a d8 and consult the Random

transpiring in Downfall at that very moment. Each character who looks might see something different. Roll a d8 and consult the Stream of Visions table to determine what each character sees. Each

Werewolves in the Mist

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd

of Daggerford. Before the characters embark on their quest, those who have faction allegiances receive additional information described in the sections that follow. Take the players aside, and read

. Emerald Enclave You don’t need to consult with others in the Emerald Enclave to know that the werewolves are upsetting the natural order. For balance to be restored, they must be eradicated. It seems the

Clerks' Ward

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Sigil and the Outlands

odd jobs are posted to a board outside the hall. For more information, interested parties can consult a directory of municipal departments and pay any applicable fee to meet with an officer of the

complex, members of the Fated conduct all manner of documentation. Clerks file property deeds, issue birth and death certificates, and maintain extensive financial records, while scriveners meticulously

Dungrunglung

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tomb of Annihilation

successful or failed check represents 1 minute of searching the maze. Between each check, roll a d20 and consult the Thorn Maze Encounters table to determine what, if anything, the characters

thoroughly duped and very happy for the foreseeable future. Characters who request his help will receive it, no questions asked. If the party’s trickery is discovered, King Groak orders his subjects

Using the Treasure Hoard Tables

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

. You can also split up a treasure hoard so that the adventurers don’t find or receive it all at once. When determining the contents of a hoard belonging to one monster, use the table that corresponds to

average level. Every treasure hoard contains a random number of coins, as shown at the top of each table. Roll a d100 and consult the table to determine how many gemstones or art objects the hoard contains

World-Shaking Events

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)

departs the world. What is gone from the world — or the region of the world you’ve chosen — that once existed there? If the answer isn’t immediately evident, consult the Extinction or Depletion table for

notes for that disaster, but magnify the result to the grandest scale you can imagine. The rise or fall of a leader or era is the death or birth of a god, or the end of an age or the world. A cataclysmic

Roleplaying a Giant

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Volo's Guide to Monsters

. (A gift from one family member to another doesn’t prove anything about the family’s largesse.) No cloud giant truly believes that it’s better to give than to receive; a family does so only with an

accounting, brewing, and medicine, are allowed to continue plying their trades. Skilled slaves receive better treatment, at least in the sense that an owner uses less force with a delicate tool, but as

The Dark Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

birth of gods can never be known for certain. Keptolo Keptolo shows the way. Feed the vanity of your mistress, and all her treasures shall be yours. Be careful whom you offend, and keep an expendable

. Malyk is associated with rebellion because when a wild mage’s true nature is revealed, the individual often has no recourse but to openly attack others and create chaos. Most other drow vie to receive

Encounter Locations

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

on itself on a success. If the mycelium is destroyed, the room is engulfed in a psychic backlash. Those present receive visions of an endless forest of tower-sized mushrooms, a woman wearing a holy

character’s turn, roll a d4 and consult the Charnel Worm Effects table to see what additional danger the party faces from the worm. Charnel Worm Effects d4 Effect 1 The worm smashes a horde of

The Seldarine

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes

Common Symbol Aerdrie Faenya CG Air, rain, fertility, birth Life, Tempest, Trickery Bird silhouetted against a cloud Angharradh CG Wisdom, growth, protection Knowledge, Life, War

enwrapping what remains hidden. When Rillifane’s druids meditate at the site of a great tree, they can receive visions that afford them a new way of seeing the world. Often these flashes compel the devotee to

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